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Peter Purves

Bio: Peter John Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in Doctor Who under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions
Born: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Birthplace: Lancashire, England, UK
Peter Purves is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages
Doctor Who: The Savages
Peter Purves will be
86 in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 24 2025
Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Peter Purves was
85 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'Steven Taylor (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Talking Doctor Who
Talking Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
84 in Talking Doctor Who
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Peter Purves was
82 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'Steven (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 15 2021
Poster of Behind the Sofa - Season 14
Behind the Sofa - Season 14
Peter Purves was
81 in Behind the Sofa - Season 14
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
Peter Purves was
78 in The Doctors: The William Hartnell Years
Thu, Jun 01 2017
Poster of The Native Hue of Resolution
The Native Hue of Resolution
Peter Purves was
74 in The Native Hue of Resolution
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 21 2013
Poster of The Story of Doctor Who
The Story of Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
64 in The Story of Doctor Who
Tue, Dec 30 2003
Poster of Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Peter Purves was
60 in Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell
Wed, Jun 02 1999
Poster of B.P. Confidential
B.P. Confidential
Peter Purves was
59 in B.P. Confidential
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 16 1998
Poster of Round Trip to Glasgow
Round Trip to Glasgow
Peter Purves was
42 in Round Trip to Glasgow
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Robbie
Robbie
Peter Purves was
39 in Robbie
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of Doctor Who: The Savages
Doctor Who: The Savages
Peter Purves was
27 in Doctor Who: The Savages
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Jun 18 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
Peter Purves was
27 in Doctor Who: The Gunfighters
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, May 21 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
Peter Purves was
27 in Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Apr 23 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ark
Doctor Who: The Ark
Peter Purves was
27 in Doctor Who: The Ark
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Mar 26 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Peter Purves was
27 in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Feb 26 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Peter Purves was
26 in Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
Peter Purves was
26 in Doctor Who: The Myth Makers
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Nov 06 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
Peter Purves was
26 in Doctor Who: Galaxy 4
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Oct 02 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
Peter Purves was
26 in Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
as 'Steven Taylor'.
Sat, Jul 24 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Chase
Doctor Who: The Chase
Peter Purves was
26 in Doctor Who: The Chase
as 'Steven Taylor / Morton Dill'.
Sat, Jun 26 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Peter Purves was
84+ in Tales of the Tardis
as 'Steven Taylor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Peter Purves was
72+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Peter Purves was
70+ in Let's Dance for Comic Relief
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 21 2009
Poster of That's What I Call Television
That's What I Call Television
Peter Purves was
68+ in That's What I Call Television
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of Death By...
Death By...
Peter Purves was
64+ in Death By...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 23 2003
Poster of Harry Hill's TV Burp
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Peter Purves was
63+ in Harry Hill's TV Burp
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 2002
Poster of The Office
The Office
Peter Purves was
62+ in The Office
as 'Peter Purves'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2001
Poster of Fantasy World Cup
Fantasy World Cup
Peter Purves was
59+ in Fantasy World Cup
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Peter Purves was
55+ in Ready Steady Cook
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Peter Purves was
46+ in EastEnders
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of Surprise, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise
Peter Purves was
45+ in Surprise, Surprise
as 'Self'.
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Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of Bullseye
Bullseye
Peter Purves was
40+ in Bullseye
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 04 1979
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Peter Purves was
26+ in BBC Play of the Month
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Doctor Who: Lost in Time
Peter Purves was
26+ in Doctor Who: Lost in Time
as 'Steven'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 27 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Peter Purves was
24+ in Doctor Who
as 'Morton Dill, Steven, Steven Taylor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Peter Purves was
22+ in Z-Cars
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Blue Peter
Blue Peter
Peter Purves was
19+ in Blue Peter
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1958
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Peter Purves was
16+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Brian'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955
Poster of Babble
Babble
Peter Purves will be
85+ in Babble
First Air Date
Unreleased